Software Engineering (SDET) Intern at Christian Brothers Automotive

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle, Programming, CI/CD, Version Control, Quality Engineering, Testing Methodologies, DevOps, Problem Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Azure, Infrastructure-as-Code, Testing Frameworks, Containerization

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Christian Brothers Automotive At Christian Brothers Automotive, we’re in the business of serving others. Fixing cars is the vehicle for us to do just that. Founded in 1982 with a mission to love our neighbors as ourselves, we’ve quickly grown to over 300+ locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Support Center headquarters in Houston, we’re committed to being a top place to work, prioritizing diverse perspectives, a joyful and collaborative work environment, and opportunities to serve our guests and communities. Mission Statement: At Christian Brothers Automotive, we seek to glorify God by providing excellent and ethical automotive repair service for our customers. Benefits: Hybrid & In-office Work Schedule Paid Holidays Internship includes a weekly group intern book club facilitated by key leaders, to build relationships and key career skills. Job Description Job Title: Software Engineering (SDET) Intern Job Location: 17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094 We are preparing for our 2026 Summer Internship Season! CBAC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet CBAC employment eligibility standards. Job Overview: The Software Engineering (SDET) Intern is an entry-level cross-functional technical position that will assist Christian Brothers Automotive with the following: We are expanding our release engineering capabilities to implement progressive deployment strategies across our service ecosystem. You will help design and build a pre-production validation layer with traffic splitting, enabling us to test changes against real-world conditions before full rollout. This is foundational work that will shape how we ship software safely at scale. Responsibilities: Work with the our engineering team to understand gaps in the existing pipelines Develop an understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and contribute to various phases, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment Design and implement pre-production environments within Azure release pipelines Configure traffic splitting to route a controlled percentage of production traffic to pre-prod Build automated testing frameworks to validate service behavior in pre-prod Create monitoring and alerting to detect breaking changes before full production deployment Develop rollback automation to quickly revert problematic deployments Document testing strategies and contribute to engineering best practices Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into their workflows Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar) Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git) Interest in quality engineering, testing methodologies, and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Self-motivated individual with a strong interest in data and software application technologies Strong communication and interpersonal skills Diligent researcher and a self starter Ability to apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems Proficient in rigorous Quality Assurance Experience performing root cause analysis to determine and resolve issues Nice to Have Experience with Azure services (App Service, Azure DevOps, Application Gateway, etc.) Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Familiarity with testing frameworks (pytest, NUnit, Jest, or similar) Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Additional Information Pay will be based on level of match with above qualifications. Experiences You'll Gain: Enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure and DevOps practices Traffic management and load balancing in cloud environments Test automation frameworks and continuous testing methodologies Real-world experience building resilient deployment pipelines Hands-on experience with SDLC processes and documentation Mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project with lasting business value Accountabilities Accountable to the Brand, including the Franchisees, Technology Solutions team, Home Office team, Leadership team, and ultimately the company President. The Software Engineer SDET Intern will report directly to the Director of Strategy and Innovation and will interface remotely with the Software Architect. Workplace Environment This position will be located in the Home Office headquarters in Houston, Texas. We have a culture of dedication, excellence, and camaraderie that really sets us apart. This position will allow for two days remote and require three days in our Katy home office. Travel is not typical. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBAC maintains “At will” employment practices. CBA is a participant in E-verify and will provide the federal government with new employees' form I-9 to confirm they are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information, visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf Department: Support Center

Responsibilities

The Software Engineering (SDET) Intern will assist in expanding release engineering capabilities and help design and build a pre-production validation layer. Responsibilities include developing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with development teams to integrate testing into their workflows.